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Wall Street Journal: UAE wants to help US open Strait of Hormuz by force
2026-04-01 08:29:03 / BOTA
The United Arab Emirates is preparing to support the United States and its allies in a possible operation to forcefully open the Strait of Hormuz, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing Arab officials. Such a move would make it the first Gulf country to directly engage in such a conflict after alleged attacks by Iran.
According to the report, the Emirates is pushing for a resolution in the UN Security Council to authorize the intervention, while calling on the US and military powers in Europe and Asia to create an international coalition.
Emirati officials are reportedly considering concrete forms of contribution, including naval mine clearance operations and logistical support, in order to guarantee the security of one of the world's most strategic energy corridors.
Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi has suggested that the US take control of several key islands in the area, including Abu Musa, which has been held by Iran for decades and is claimed by the Emirates.
In an official statement, the UAE Foreign Ministry stressed that there is a broad global consensus to maintain freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, also referring to the positions of the International Maritime Organization against blocking sea lanes.
The report notes that Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states are also taking a tougher stance on Iran, although they have not yet directly committed their military forces. Meanwhile, Bahrain, a close US ally and host to the US Fifth Fleet, is promoting the resolution at the UN, with a vote expected soon.
The Emirates' new approach represents a major strategic shift. For years, the country had followed a more cautious line, even playing a mediating role between the US and Iran. Now, according to an analysis by the Wall Street Journal, Abu Dhabi is responding to pressure from the Donald Trump administration for a more active role for its allies in the region.
However, potential involvement carries significant risks. Analysts warn that a military intervention could further escalate the conflict, damage critical infrastructure, and make it difficult to restore relations with Iran in the future.
Although Russia and China could veto the resolution at the UN, the Emirates have signaled that they are willing to participate in an operation even without international approval.
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